Food Safety Quiz
Originally posted on the Emmie Oddie HomeFamily.net website Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Here’s a quiz to see how food-safety savvy you are. There …
Food Safety During a Power Failure
FOOD SAFETY DURING A POWER FAILURE Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Power outages can occur at any time during the year, so it is …
Understanding Best Before and Expiry Dates
By Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec. Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home EconomistsWith stories in the news about Listeria and other causes of foodborne illness, consumers are beginning …
Food Safety – Everyone is a Partner
By Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec. Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists According to Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 11 and 13 …
Why is it safe to eat roast beef medium-rare, but not hamburger?
During the cutting and wrapping of meat, the meat may come in contact with bacteria that is on the butcher’s knife, counter, hands of the handler or anything that it …
Are Plastic Bowls and Plastic Wraps Microwave Safe?
Do we need to worry about chemicals, particularly plasticizers, migrating from plastic to the hot food in the microwave? Plasticizers, the ingredients in plastic wraps that make them clingy and …
How to Marinate Safely
Marinating or soaking meat, poultry, fish and game in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, enhances the flavor of the food and often makes it more tender. However, unless proper …
